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Manual Air ConditioningAir quantity, air distribution, and temperature
can be set on the control panel of the manual air
conditioning.
This individual adjustment is shown on the
air-conditioning display panel.
DisplayThe air-conditioning display panel shows the
following:
– Air quantity,
–Air distribution,
– Selected interior temperature,
– Individual settings,
– Time that is identical to that shown in the
instrument panel.
A- Windscreen defroster
B-Heated rear window
C- Recirculated air
D- Air-conditioning display
E- Air-quantity button
F-Air to windscreen
G- Air to central and side vents
H- Air to footwell
I- ECON button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
J- REST button (engine residual heat)
K-Temperature button
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Controls, Safety, Instruments fUse button K to select the interior temperature
to suit personal comfort.
fPush temperature button up or down.
The selected temperature is shown in a bar
display on the display above the button.
If a bar cannot be seen, the air conditioning is
running at its maximum setting.
If all bars can be seen, the heating is running
at its maximum setting.
Note
fFor maximum cooling, activate recirculated air
(buttonC).fPush button E or K up or down for air quantity.
The selected air quantity is shown in a bar
display on the display above the button.
If the air quantity was reduced so much that “OFF”
appears on the display, the outside-air supply is
interrupted.
Warning!
Risk of accident due to hampered vision. If
the air quantity is “OFF”, the windows may
mist up.
fPush button E up (to increase air quantity).fPress button A.
Indicator light lights up.
The air flows to the windscreen and the front
side windows.
The windscreen is demisted or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Ending the function
fPress button A again.
Setting temperature
Setting air quantity
Defrost windscreen
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Automatically Controlled Two-Zone
Air ConditioningDepending on various factors (e.g. sunlight, air
quality), the air-conditioning system controls the
preset interior temperature fully automatically.
If necessary, the automatic system can be manu-
ally influenced.
This individual adjustment is shown on the air-con-
ditioning display panel.
DisplayThe air-conditioning display panel shows the
following:
– Air quantity
– Selected interior temperature, left/right
– Individual settings
– Time that is identical to that shown in the in-
strument panel.
A- Windshield defroster
B-Heated rear window
C- AUTO button (automatic mode)
D- Recirculated air, automatic recirculated air
E-Temperature sensor
F- Air-conditioning display
G- Air-quantity button, for the left or right side
H- Temperature button, left side
I- Air to windshield
K- Air to central and side vents
L- Air to footwell
M- ECON button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
N- REST button (engine residual heat)
O- Temperature button, right side
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Automatic modefPress AUTO button C.
Indicator light in button lights up.
Air quantity and distribution are automatically
controlled and variations are compensated.
Note on operation
If necessary, the automatic system can be manu-
ally influenced.
This manual setting is retained until the appropri-
ate function button is pressed again or the AUTO
button is pressed.
Switching MONO function on
The temperature settings for the driver’s side can
be accepted for the entire vehicle.
fPress AUTO button Cfor 2 seconds.
The MONO logo appears on the air-condition-
ing display panel.
Ending MONO function
fPress AUTO button Cfor 2 seconds or
fChange the settings in the air-conditioned ar-
eas.
Setting temperatureTo suit personal comfort, the interior temperature
can be adjusted between 61°F and 85°F (16°C
and 29.5°C).
Recommendation: 72°F (22°C)
fPush temperature button up or down.
ButtonH: left side of vehicle
ButtonO: right side of vehicle
The selected temperature is shown on the
display above the button.
If “LO” or “HI” appears on the display, the system
is operating at maximum cooling or heating pow-
er. Automatic mode is switched off.
If the preselected temperature is changed, the air
quantity blowing out can adjust automatically in au-
tomatic mode.
The desired temperature is reached more quickly
this way.fPush button G up or down to adjust the air
quantity.
The selected air quantity is shown in a bar
display on the display above the button.
fPress AUTO button C to return to automatic
mode.
If the air quantity was reduced so much that “OFF”
appears on the display, the outside-air supply is in-
terrupted.
Warning!
Risk of accident due to impaired vision. If the
air quantity is “OFF”, the windows may mist
up.
fOnly select recirculating-air setting for short
periods.
fIf windows mist up, turn off the recirculating-air
setting by pressing the circulating-air button
briefly and select the function “Defrost wind-
shield“.
fPush button G up (to increase air quantity). Setting air quantity
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ECON modeThe outside air that is flowing in does not dry up if
the air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
Warning!
Risk of accident due to hampered vision.
If the air-conditioning compressor is
switched off, the windows may mist up.
fDo not switch off the air-conditioning compres-sor in damp weather.
Switching air-conditioning compressor off
Whenever outside temperatures exceed 37.4°F
(3°C), the air-conditioning compressor is always
switched on in automatic mode.
The compressor can be switched off to save fuel,
but control comfort is then limited:
fPress ECON button M.
The ECON logo appears on the air-conditioning
display panel.
The air-conditioning compressor is switched
off.
Switching air-conditioning compressor on
fIf the interior temperature is too high:
Press ECON button Mor
Press AUTO button C.
Information on air-conditioning
compressorThe air-conditioning compressor:
– Can switch off briefly if engine is under an ex-
treme load to ensure sufficient engine cooling.
– Switches off automatically at temperatures be-
low approx. 37.4°F (3°C) and cannot be
switched on, even manually.
– Operates most effectively with windows
closed.
If the car has been in the sun for a long time,
however, it is a good idea to ventilate the
interior briefly with the windows open.
Notes on operation
Depending on the outside temperature and humid-
ity, condensation can drip from the evaporator
and form a pool under the car.
This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
If uncooled air flows out when the lowest temper-
ature has been set (“LO”), switch off the air-condi-
tioning compressor and have the fault remedied at
an authorized Porsche dealer.
REST modeUsing engine residual heat
The residual heat of the engine can be used to
heat the interior up to 20 minutes after the ignition
has been switched off.
fPress REST button N.
The air-conditioning settings cannot be
changed in REST mode.
Ending the function
fPress REST button N.
Note on operation
If the battery positive voltage is too low, REST
mode is automatically ended.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNING LIGHTS
AND WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 108.
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Automatically Controlled
Four-Zone Air ConditioningDepending on various factors (e.g. ambient tem-
perature, sunlight, air quality), the air-conditioning
system controls the preset interior temperature
fully automatically.
Temperature, air quantity and air distribution can
be set individually for the front left, front right, rear
left and rear right air-conditioned areas.If necessary, the automatic system can be manu-
ally influenced.
This individual adjustment is shown on the air-con-
ditioning display panel.
DisplayThe air-conditioning display panel shows the fol-
lowing:
– Air quantity
– Selected interior temperature
– Individual settings
– Time that is identical to that shown in the in-
strument panel.
Control panel for air-conditioned areas –
front and rearA- Windshield defroster
B-Heated rear window
C- AUTO button (automatic mode)
REST button (engine residual heat)
D- Recirculated air, automatic recirculated air
E-Temperature sensor
F- Air-conditioning display
G- Air-quantity button, left
H- Temperature button, left
I- Air to windshield, left
K- Air to left central and side vents
L- Air to footwell, left
M- Setting for air-conditioned areas, rear
N- ECON button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
O- Air to windshield, right
P- Air to right central and side vents
Q- Air to footwell, right
R- Temperature button, right
S- Air-quantity button, right
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Seat heatingfPlease observe the chapter “HEATED SEATS –
FRONT AND REAR” on Page 40.
Disabling control panel for
air-conditioned areas at the rearThe rear control panel for the air conditioning can
be disabled using the safety button in the armrest
of the driver’s door.
fPlease observe the chapter “SAFETY BUTTON”
on Page 22.
Safety button
Control panel for air-conditioned areas at the
rearC- AUTO button (automatic mode)
F- Air-conditioning/seat heating display
G- Air-quantity button, left
H- Temperature button, left; seat heating, left
I- Air to vent, left door post
K- Air to left central vent (center console)
L- Air to footwell, left
O- Air to vent, right door post
P- Air to right central vent (center console right)
Q- Air to footwell, right
R- Temperature button, right; seat heating, right
S- Air-quantity button, right
T- Seat heating off/on
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Controls, Safety, Instruments You can switch to automatic mode for the front
and rear air-conditioned areas, independently of
one another.
fPress AUTO button C on the front or rear
control panel.
The indicator light in button C of the front con-
trol panel and the Auto indication in the rear
control panel are lit.
Air quantity and distribution are automatically
controlled and variations are compensated.
Note on operation
If necessary, the automatic system can be
manually influenced.
This setting is retained until the appropriate
function button is pressed again or the AUTO
buttonC is pressed.Switching MONO function on
The temperature and air quantity settings for the
driver’s side can be accepted for the entire
vehicle.
fPress AUTO button Cin the front control panel
for 2 seconds.
The MONO logo appears on the air-condi-
tioning display panel.
Ending MONO function
fPress AUTO button Cin the front control panel
for 2 seconds or
fChange the settings in the air-conditioned
areas.Automatic mode
Setting temperatureTo suit personal comfort, the interior temperature
for each of the four air-conditioned areas can be
adjusted between 61°F and 85°F (16°C and
29.5°C).
Recommendation: 72°F (22°C)
fPush temperature button up or down.
ButtonH:
Left air-conditioned area at the front or rear.
Button R:
Right air-conditioned area at the front or rear.
The selected temperature is shown on the
display above the button.
If “LO” or “HI” appears on the display, the system
is operating at maximum cooling or heating pow-
er.
If the preselected temperature is changed, the air
quantity blowing out can adjust automatically in au-
tomatic mode.
The desired temperature is reached more quickly
this way.